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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.59, 1,398.75 and 547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.59, 1,398.75 and 547.84 is: 756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.59 : 1,398.75 = 547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.59/1,398.75 = 547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.59x = 1,398.75 × 547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.59x = 766,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,293.98/1,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.02

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